One big thing of note on Nextel (and to me this is a plus) the service DOES NOT work well once you get into the great outdoors. I'm not talking about suburbs of big cities, I'm talking good ole mountain country. Seems as if Nextel service was designed to work where most people work. If you wonder off into the woods for camping, forget about it. To me, this is the biggest plus there is. I'm on call 24x7 with my job. When I go on vacation or take a weekend in the backwoods, my cell does not work. Its actually a relief!!!!!!!! I'm just happy I'm not a doctor or peoples lives dont depend on me lol.